Archive - 20 August 2012

Youth slashed to death after Raya visit

Youth slashed to death after Raya visit

Mariapragasam Siva's visit to a friend's house to celebrate the first day of Aidilfitri in Sungai Buloh last night turns tragic.
Johor MB clarifies grave relocation issue

Johor MB clarifies grave relocation issue

The MB assures there has been no relocation of Muslim graves to make way for the construction of the Pengerang complex.  
Catholic diocese of Penang gets fifth bishop

Catholic diocese of Penang gets fifth bishop

The Catholic diocese of Penang has welcomed Sebastian Francis as its fifth bishop.    
PM to launch education reforms blue print on Sept 11

PM to launch education reforms blue print on Sept 11

Prime Minister Najib Razak will launch the blue print for education reforms in the country on Sept 11, at the KLCC, Muhyiddin Yassin. 
Anwar confirms contesting in Permatang Pauh

Anwar confirms contesting in Permatang Pauh

NONEThe PKR de facto leader confirmed today that he will be defending his Penang parliamentary seat in the next GE.
DAP prepared to propose anti-hopping law

DAP prepared to propose anti-hopping law

NONEThe party would propose the anti-hopping law to prevent the betrayal of the electorate if Pakatan Rakyat wins Putrajaya.
BN lodges report over fake Umno Youth Facebook

BN lodges report over fake Umno Youth Facebook

UPDATED 6.11PM The allegedly fake account went viral after an all-too-familiar warning of Pakatan wanting Christianity as the official religion was posted.
Confessions of a M'sian politician

Confessions of a M'sian politician

Exclusive, an inside scoop on a beloved leader.
Lectures in KL to mark Gandhi's birthday

Lectures in KL to mark Gandhi's birthday

hindraf gandhiMalaysia celebrates the 143rd birthday of MK Gandhi as the International Day of Non-violence, at the Royal Lake Club on Oct 2.
Traffic on North-South Expressway increases

Traffic on North-South Expressway increases

Traffic on the North-South Expressway (Plus) is reported to have increased since 10am today, but flowing smoothly.     
S'wak to discuss oil royalty review with Putrajaya

S'wak to discuss oil royalty review with Putrajaya

NONETaib Mahmud says the state will discuss the need to review the current five percent petroleum royalty paid to S'wak.
Putrajaya pumps RM12.3mil into Kedah housing

Putrajaya pumps RM12.3mil into Kedah housing

Putrajaya has allocated more than RM8 million for housing aid projects in Kedah between January and March this year, through its agencies.     
No Aidilfitri joy for jailed imam's family

No Aidilfitri joy for jailed imam's family

NONEUPDATED 11.29PM The hopes of Hoslan's wife of spending Raya together are dashed, and she hears he has been beaten up.
Anwar to quit after GE13 - A psychological ploy

Anwar to quit after GE13 - A psychological ploy

COMMENT No doubt he is bone-weary and fatigued, but Anwar’s intention to quit after GE13 should Pakatan fail to make it to Putrajaya is a charade.
Will Nasha turn from tadpole to frog?

Will Nasha turn from tadpole to frog?

FREE VOXPOP 'The story sounds familiar - lose the support of the grassroots, get dropped from the candidate's list and turn into a frog.'
Pakatan's second echelon is battle hardened

Pakatan's second echelon is battle hardened

FREE YOURSAY 'Unlike BN, Pakatan leaders can easily retire in peace because they have good young leaders in their wings.'
Supreme law with an extreme flaw

Supreme law with an extreme flaw

NONECOMMENT As of 2007, the constitution has undergone more than 200 constitutional amendments. But Article 153 remains untouched.
Whatever the alternative, BN has to go

Whatever the alternative, BN has to go

NONEFREE VOXPOP 'One doesn't need to be wholly sold on Pakatan to realise that 55 years have proven there can't be a future under BN.'